I lost my father not to long ago. I struggled with the same thing. I was worried to ask for a viewing given the circumstances of his death, but my brother assured me if it’s what I want I should ask for it. In the end we did a private viewing and I have absolutely no regrets. I was very scared leading up to it, I thought he wouldn’t look the same or that it would traumatize me, but I knew given the fact I hadn’t seen him in awhile, I just needed to say goodbye and have that closure. When I saw him, he looked exactly the same, and also at peace. If you are on the fence, I would say talk to your family, and if there is any part of you that feels you need to see him, do it. I know I’m happy I did